Management

This page includes content on healthcare management, including health system, hospital, department and clinic business management and administration. Areas of focus are on cardiology and radiology department business administration. Subcategories covered in this section include healthcare economics, reimbursement, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, policy and regulations, practice management, quality, staffing, and supply chain.

Johnson & Johnson gains CE mark approval for catheter capable of radiofrequency, PFA ablation
A new catheter from Johnson & Johnson MedTech is now approved to treat cardiac arrhythmias in Europe. Could FDA approval be on the horizon?
Man held on $1M bond for allegedly threatening healthcare company
Authorities claim Stevie Adams, 35, of Las Vegas said he would shoot up the headquarters of Molina Healthcare, following a dispute. He has been charged for making terroristic threats.
UnitedHealth, Amedisys ask federal judge to dismiss DOJ lawsuit blocking $3.3B merger
The companies argue that the U.S. Department of Justice has failed to adequately demonstrate how, and in which regions of the country, the merger would harm competition. They are asking a federal court to throw out the case.
Robotic mitral repair compares favorably to surgery—but some concerns remain
Robotic-assisted mitral valve repair is associated with short-term outcomes comparable to conventional surgery, according to a new analysis of more than 40,000 patients. Robotic treatment also helps patients spend less time in the hospital, but the costs are much higher.
Practice managers demand ‘immediate action’ on physician Medicare pay cut
The Medical Group Management Association made its demands in a letter to newly appointed leaders in the U.S. House and Senate sent Tuesday.

ACR Elects New Officers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has elected new officers for the year.

May 2, 2012

New Research Re-ignites Mammography Debate

The national mammogram debate intensified this week with the release of a pair of studies that opened old wounds about the recommended frequency of preventive studies for women in their 40s.

May 2, 2012

FDA Clears Prostate Imaging Tool

Today the FDA cleared an adjunctive imaging technology that will give urologists an extra tool in their arsenal for the detection of prostate abnormalities.

May 1, 2012

Steeped in Clinical Demands, Rads Gun-Shy about Practice Management, Patient Safety

Radiologists—and many practicing physicians—are so busy learning the clinical demands of their profession that they just don’t have time to keep up with the latest in operational needs, according to a new study.

May 1, 2012

Illinois Researchers Working on New Computational 3D Methods

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a computational method for correcting 3D tissue microscopy errors that could improve image focus without the use of adaptive hardware.

May 1, 2012

Illinois Researchers Working on New Computational 3D Methods

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a computational method for correcting 3D tissue microscopy errors that could improve image focus without the use of adaptive hardware.

May 1, 2012

Hologic Acquires Gen-Probe in $3.7B Cash Deal

In a massive cash deal announced today, imaging device maker Hologic will acquire the assets of molecular diagnostics manufacturer Gen-Probe for about $3.7 billion. The deal is expected to close by year’s end 2012.

May 1, 2012

Report Predicts Strong HIT Growth in 5 Emerging Markets

GlobalData has released a new report, predicting big growth in hospital information systems in the emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South America (BRICS).

April 30, 2012

Management

Johnson & Johnson gains CE mark approval for catheter capable of radiofrequency, PFA ablation

Man held on $1M bond for allegedly threatening healthcare company

UnitedHealth, Amedisys ask federal judge to dismiss DOJ lawsuit blocking $3.3B merger

Robotic mitral repair compares favorably to surgery—but some concerns remain

Practice managers demand ‘immediate action’ on physician Medicare pay cut